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fair' still takes place in the riverside Campo da Feira de São Mateus, set aside for the
event by João III in 1510.
Sleeping
Campismo
Moinhos do Dão
(
CAMPGROUND, COTTAGE
€
232 610 586;
www.moinhosdodao.nl
; Tibaldinho, Mangualde; sites per adult/child/car €3.50/1.75/1, tent €3-4;
)
This amazingly located, utterly tranquil spot sits at the end of a very rutted -
walk if you value your vehicle - 1.6km dirt road 20km southeast of Viseu and offers
camping right on the banks of the Rio Dão, plus rustic indoor lodgings. Built amid a
cluster of restored water-mills, it's a place where you truly get away from it all - swim-
ming and boating by day, dining by candlelight at outdoor tables by night. Closed for the
2014 season for renovations.
Pensão Rossio Parque
GUESTHOUSE
€
( 232 422 085;
www.pensaorossioparque.com
;
Rua Soar de Cima 55; s €30, d €30-35, tw €40-50; )
A no-
brainer for budget-minded travellers, this small, old-fashioned hotel directly above the
Rossio features a bright, bustling restaurant downstairs and nice views from the front
rooms. All rooms have bathroom and are discounted for longer stays.
Pousada da Juventude
( 232 413 001;
www.pousadasjuventude.pt
;
Rua Aristides Sousa Mendes; dm €12, d with shared/private bathroom
€25/27; )
A 10-minute walk east of the centre, Viseu's boxy and rather basic hostel has
friendly, helpful staff but no cooking facilities. You'll find free internet and a decent res-
taurant across the street.
HOSTEL
€
Casa da Sé
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
€€
( 232 468 032;
www.casadase.net
;
Rua Augusta Cruz 12; s/ste €79/155, d €89-113; )
Right in the
heart of old Viseu, this handsome boutique hotel is owned by an antique dealer, so the his-
toric building is full of period furniture and
objets d'art,
all of which are for sale, so you
can take the bed with you when you check out. All rooms are different and exceedingly
